Musical Theatre Dance
Introduction
In this module, we outline how to prepare for musical theatre dance auditions.
Terminology
- Adjudicator: The person(s) evaluating your audition. In the context of college auditions, these people are typically faculty.
- Adjustment: A note from the audition adjudicator requesting a change in how audition material is performed.
- Combination: A group of dance moves strung together.
- Prescreen: A video audition submitted in consideration for a live audition for a musical theatre program.
- Summer Intensive: A 2-4 week summer program at an institution that gives high school students an inside view of what college will be like while working with faculty in bettering the student’s craft.
Related Expenses
Dance classes, dancewear.
Context & Analysis
Preparation
There are just as many things to know about giving a successful dance audition as there are about giving strong song or monologue auditions.
Every college runs their dance auditions differently. Most will include a dance class where you’ll be taught a combination. For some, you will be adjudicated on several different styles of dance. Others will
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